Hairspray

The John Waters classic performed on stage in Guthrie.

From thepollard.org – It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Hairspray, winner of 8 TONY Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s BIG dream to dance. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters.